Institute for Humane Studies
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$37.0M
Foundation funders
81
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Institute for Humane Studies?
Institute for Humane Studies is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by Charles Koch Foundation ($23.9M), John William Pope Foundation ($1.9M), The Marcus Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.0M in grants to Institute for Humane Studies between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $15.2M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Institute for Humane Studies received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sieg Dunlap Foundation | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $250,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - ACADEMIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $175,000 |
| 2025 | Richard Seth Staley Educational | GENERAL EDUCATION - PUBLIC | $140,000 |
| 2025 | Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $84,600 |
| 2025 | Zucker Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $52,100 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATORS FUND IN THE CAROLINAS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - POLICY IMPACT INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Collier Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $39,827 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $19,000 |
| 2025 | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc | CO-HOSTED HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT IN NASHVILLE, TN WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS. | $18,500 |
| 2025 | McKenna Philip M Fdn | FACULTY & STUDENT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation Inc | LibertarianEducation Programs | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Todd S Farha Foundation | GEN PROG - UNRESTRICTED | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Sieg Dunlap Foundation | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2025 | The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Venner Family Foundation | FUND OPERATING EXPENSES | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Risor Foundation | POLICY | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Daniel J Taylor Family Charitable Foundation | PROGRAM COSTS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Chiavacci Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Archie S Wingfield Jr | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2025 | Strauss Foundation Incorporated | education | $100 |
| 2024 | Charles Koch Foundation | General operating support | $6,090,000 |
| 2024 | The Marcus Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $461,500 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $375,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY | $350,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Institute for Humane Studies?
Institute for Humane Studies is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by Charles Koch Foundation ($23.9M), John William Pope Foundation ($1.9M), The Marcus Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.0M in grants to Institute for Humane Studies between 2022–2026.
Who is Institute for Humane Studies's largest funder?
Charles Koch Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Institute for Humane Studies, with $23.9M across 4 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Institute for Humane Studies received?
IRS 990 filings record $37.0M in grants to Institute for Humane Studies across 200 grants from 81 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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